Sociology 2235 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Infant Mortality, Middle Ages, Puberty
11 Apr 2018
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Industrialization (late 19th century: worked alongside fathers in factories, became husbands and wives early, leave their family and start their own families. 20th century: began attending school due to changing laws. Mid 20th century: staying in school encouraged to pursue studies, not expected to contribute to family income, experienced more leisure time, had fewer responsibilities. Late 20th century: recognizable demographic group emerged known as teenager . 20th century: experiencing an extended period of adolescence , emotionally and financially tied to parents, quality and not quantity, emphasis on need for post-secondary. 3 stages: early adolescence 11 to 14 years, middle adolescence 15 to 17 years, late adolescence 18 to 21 years. 7 key tasks to form one"s own identity and to prepare for adulthood. Children between the ages of 9 and 12. Longevity: people are living longer, life expectancy now around 80, families ties have increased significantly. Grandparents: mean different things to different people through a number of variables.
